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Hardships Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 22, 2019

When we face times of hardship, it can be confusing and stressful. As God did when He dealt with the Israelites as they wandered for forty years, God has a purpose for you when you inflicted with hardships.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • I think all of us either have, are, or will deal with hardships in our life. • When we are a Christian, these times can be confusing to us because we have the idea that belonging to Jesus somehow shields us from hardships in life. • Either while you are in the midst of a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Image Is Everything Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 24, 2019

We live in an image-driven culture and our churches seem to be buying into the concept in their efforts to reach people, but more than ever, what people need is for us to be genuine followers of Christ. Consider these thoughts from our Family Minister Scott Jewell.

*Disclaimer- You need to know your audience to do what I did. It could probably be tamed down with wearing just a pair of sunglasses. I started behind the closed doors at the entrance of the sanctuary. When the entrance music for WWE’s The Big Show started to play, I flung the doors open and ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Year Round Christmas

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 5, 2018

A look at the journey of the Wise Men and ours as well.

Year Round Christmas Matthew 2:1-12 December 31, 2017 It was a few days after Christmas. A family was busy cleaning up and putting away the Christmas decorations. As they took down the Christmas tree, the son asked “what are you doing?” The parents said, “We’re putting all our Christmas stuff ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

1 Corinthians: The Church Fully Equipped Through The Message Of Christ Cruc

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 5, 2017

The seemingly simplistic message of Christ crucified is the message through which God brings us to faith in Jesus and makes us fully equipped for life here and hereafter.

How many of you have read “Hatchet” by Gary Paulsen? It’s a young-adult novel about a boy’s quest to survive in the Canadian wilderness after his plane crashes. He’s only armed with a hatchet, and yet that’s all he needs to survive for over a month before ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Give Me The Mountain

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on May 3, 2020

We all have witnessed the impossible be defeated many times, by one person standing up with the faith of Caleb and say, “we can do this thing I want to help!” A spark was started, a fire ensued!

Give me the Mountain Numbers 13:27-31 NKJ 27 Then they told him, and said: “We went to the land where you sent us. It truly [g]flows with milk and honey, and this is its fruit. 28 Nevertheless the people who dwell in the land are strong; the cities are fortified and very large; moreover ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9, Acts 10:1-4, Philippians 4:18-20, Luke 6:38, Philippians 4:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Generous Life Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 18, 2014

Are you tight with your treasure? You’ll be tight with your heart as well. It’s the age old battle that we all fight… the battle between selfishness and generosity. Truly, it is more blessed to give generously than it is to receive.

The Generous Life John 12:1-8 Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived at Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 Here a dinner was given in Jesus' honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. 3 Then Mary took about a pint ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Praying With Jesus: Our Daily Bread Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Apr 15, 2019

When we pray for our daily bread, we TRUST God to provide, we live day for TODAY, not borrowing anxiety from tomorrow, and we pray in a SOLIDARITY with others (OUR daily bread).

PRAYING LIKE JESUS: Our Daily Bread—Deuteronomy 8:1-18, Matthew 6:31-34 Read Matthew 6:5-13. The Lord’s Prayer has a deeply spiritual focus. Our spirits soar as we pray to our Father in heaven, asking for his kingdom to come and his will to be done. We meet God in the depths of our spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-18, Matthew 6:31-34, Matthew 6:5-13, Deuteronomy 6:17-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Widow's Mite

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 4, 2019

THE WIDOW’S

THE WIDOW’S MITE (LUKE 21:1-4) No matter how the poor in Hong Kong strived, they seem to be falling further behind and falling between the cracks. Money regularly spent on social welfare is the second highest government expense, behind funding for education, and minimum wage has increase in from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Riches To Rags Story

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 8, 2020

A sermon about humility.

“A Riches to Rags Story” Philippians 2:1-13 You wouldn’t think it would be all that difficult. As a matter of fact, you’d think it would just come naturally. I mean, think about it. We are all born as little babies who don’t know a thing and are completely dependent on our mothers. We ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Are You Rich Toward God? Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 6, 2024

Based on Luke 12:13-21 - Encourages hearers to consider what it means to live a life that is rich toward God.

“ARE YOU RICH TOWARD GOD?” Luke 12:13-21 FBCF – 10/6/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – How much money do you need to make to be considered rich? Remember my first job – 14 yrs old - making minimum wage at $2.65 an hour - got a paycheck for $200. Didn’t know how I was going to spend all of that money back in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Mom, Thanks For All You Do!

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on May 8, 2021

Mother's Day 2021.

Mom, Thanks For All You Do When God Created Mothers... When the Lord was creating mothers, He was into His sixth day of "overtime" when an angel appeared and said. "You're taking a lot of time on this one." And God said, "Have you read the specs on this order?" ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Happy Surprise At The Judgment

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 27, 2021

Most think that when they stand before God in Judgment, it won't be pleasant, because they know their faults, weaknesses, & selfish. What if instead, we receive from God a ringing commendation and a smile of approval?

HAPPY SURPRISE AT THE JUDGMENT Mt. 25:34-40 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WRONG IMPRESSIONS 1. Laurie Navin, in Reader’s Digest, told how her beloved family dog “Lucky” passed away. She was trying to explain what had happened to her four-year old son Ian, in terms he might could understand. 2. She ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:34-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An Effective Worker For The Lord

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022

We all know that some folks do some things better than others.

This is true in so many ways, for example: • Some handle their money better than others • Some are better at sports than others • Some do a better job in scholastics than others • Some are more skillful in music than others. (1 Samuel 16:16 tells us that David was skillful at playing the harp, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

"transfomed" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 25, 2022

This was the first. This was when His ministry is launched into the public eye and this miracle changed the course of His ministry and nothing would ever be the same again

“Transformed!” John 2:1-11 So, it’s good when you start, to start at the beginning. The miracle we just observed is the famous miracle at the wedding of Cana. The changing of the water to wine. John tells us this was the first time Jesus revealed His glory. So we arrive at the belief that this ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Benjamin

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 24, 2020

Don’t allow people to take you for a ride, they need to know you have a lion roaring on the inside of you and a sharp wolf that is not going to be cheated. Ah Ah! Caveat!

BENJAMIN Genesis 49:27 "Benjamin is a ravenous wolf; In the morning he devours the prey, And in the evening he divides the spoil." Wolf Characteristics: Wolves are very intelligent creatures whose upright ears, sharp teeth, pointed muzzles, inquiring eyes and other facial features ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:27

Denomination: Pentecostal